Sagorika Chakraborty

Dilapidated Memories - Poem by Sagorika Chakraborty

The same streetsMuch more crowded thoughAmidst all chaosA penetrating shadowOf yesteryearsSlowly creepingA distant memoryTime stealingA furniture martInstead of the restaurantThe aromaStill floatingNostrils caressingCheerful smilesHeartfelt laughterLife rewindingOverlooking a posh hotelGlassy and classyA new addition to the vicinityA reminder to dreams thenNow an appearance sombreAs if it always stood thereA witness to all aroundHearing.. breathingAll soundsThe ice cream parlourStill standingRemindingOf a togetherness sharedRe decorated nowTo a reflectionOf all that it used to beThat which remainsUnchangedA series of dilapidated buildingsHolding onTo all that is goneBreathing... existingReverberating...Resounding... Just like these dilapidated memories.....